Job Description

Bookkeeper - Accounts Assistant - Full time or Part Time

Based at our Carlisle Office

We are looking for a full time or part time Bookkeeper/Accounts Assistant with excellent customer service skills and experience of supporting all activities that facilitate the smooth day to day running of a busy

The successful candidate will be joining a family run business, who are a multi award-winning firm of Chartered Accountants, tax and business advisors in Cumbria and Lancashire, led by the same senior management team and partners for the last 25 years, supported by a hard-working high performing team.

Key Responsibilities:

Bookkeeping Tasks

: Post purchase and sales invoices, reconcile supplier and customer accounts, and ensure accurate bank statement reconciliations.

VAT Returns

: Prepare and submit VAT returns on time.

Data Management

: Assist the accounts managers in organising and managing client data, ensuring accuracy and completeness.

Document Handling

: Centralise client document scanning, manage document storage, and correspondence.

Client Communication

: Respond to client queries via phone and email, prepare client correspondence, and support in managing client relationships.

Admin Support

: Handle filing, scanning, data entry, and dealing with post and office administration.

Ad-hoc Tasks

: Assist with various accounting tasks as directed by the management team.

What We're Looking For:

Experience

in bookkeeping or a similar role (experience with accounting software is a plus).

Strong attention to detail

and ability to manage multiple tasks effectively.

Excellent communication skills

, both written and verbal.

A positive, team-oriented attitude

with a focus on client satisfaction.

Proactive approach

to problem-solving and a willingness to learn new processes.
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Work Location: In person